Opportunity Schools

Our five (5) Opportunity Schools provide a supportive environment with specialized curriculum, instruction, guidance and counseling; psychological services; and tutorial assistance to help students overcome barriers to learning. Three of our schools also support pregnant minors. Our Opportunity Schools provide comprehensive academic programs that facilitate positive self-esteem, confidence, resilience, and personal growth with the goal of helping students return to traditional classes and programs.

What makes an Opportunity School unique?

Required Minutes	Students are required to attend school 250 minutes daily.
Teacher-Student Ratio	A low student-teacher ratio provides personalized support.
Curriculum & Instruction	Students receive standards-based curriculum through a combination of direct instruction and online courses. Academic programs provide challenging learning experiences and individual attention to student learning modalities and abilities.
Support Plans	Upon enrollment, Individualized Learning Plans are developed to address academic and social-emotional strength/needs, goals and supports.
Social Emotional & Academic Support	All schools provide guidance, tutoring, school counselors and psychologists.

Who is eligible to enroll in an Opportunity School?

How do you enroll in an Opportunity School?

A student, in agreement with the parent, may transfer voluntarily to an opportunity high school. A student who has voluntarily transferred shall have the right to return to the traditional high school at the beginning of the following semester or, with the consent of the traditional high school, at any time.
- Students currently attending an LAUSD traditional high school should contact their current administration or counselor to request a transfer and coordinate an intake conference with the opportunity high school of choice.
Prior to enrollment, students and parents are expected to schedule an intake conference with the Opportunity High School of choice. The purpose of the intake conference is to provide an opportunity to visit the school, meet with the principal, learn first-hand about the unique features and requirements of the school, and have

Learn more about one of our Opportunity Schools by either clicking on the name of the school or locating a school on the map.

Harold McAlister High School CYESIS Opportunity School (213) 250-2015	1321 Cortez St Los Angeles, CA 90026 https://mcalisterhs.lausd.org/
Ramona Opportunity (323) 266-7600	231 S Alma Ave Los Angeles, Ca 90063 https://ramonahs.lausd.org/
Riley HS Cyesis Opportunity School (323) 563-6692	1524 E 103rd St Los Angeles, CA 90002 https://thomasrileyhs.lausd.org/
William Tell Aggeler Opportunity High School Opportunity School (818) 341-1232	21050 Plummer St Chatsworth, CA 91311 https://aggelerchs.lausd.org/
Youth Opp Unltd Alt HS Opportunity School (323) 789-4731	915 W Manchester Ave Los Angeles, CA 90044 https://youahs.lausd.org/